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Maharashtrian Style Engagement with a Twist
On 1st May, climbers Deepak Pawar and Nutan Shinde got engaged in a typical Maharashtrian style but with a twist, by adding a climbing element to it.
They specially designed the rings with a mountain range engraving. "We had a tough time convincing the jewellers about the specific design

Sian Sykes: 1000km Circumnavigation of Wales by Paddleboard
On 5th May 2018, Sian Sykes became the first person to complete a solo-unsupported 1000km circumnavigation of Wales by stand up paddleboard, all while raising awareness about single-use plastics.
A first-person account.
I am in my late 30’s, recently divorced, I have no commitments. Everyone around me is settling

The Rio Marañón, a Free-Flowing River in Peril
A veteran river runner turns 70, and heads off into the Peruvian wilderness to raft the Rio Marañón, the headwaters of the Amazon.
From The Outdoor Journal Issue 14.
Preparing to launch that first morning, an emerging dread crept up the back of my neck. Although I had run rivers

F-Stop Lotus Gear Review: One Bag to Rule Them All?
F-stop’s photo backpacks for adventurers have something of a legendary status amongst serious adventure photographers. But they’ve also received some bad press for company troubles. We recently spent some time testing the mid-range F-Stop Lotus backpack, and found it to be one of the best, most versatile photographer’

How Locals are Saving Delhi's Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
Delhi locals are overcoming fear-mongering and illegal mining operations by venturing outdoors, volunteering and ensuring that a hidden swimming hole in Delhi's backyard, the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, remains pristine and blue.
Though most of us will never act on it, I believe at some point we all

Indian Climbing's New Exploring Boulderer
Ladakhi climber Jamyang Tenzing has been exploring and opening new climbing destinations in North India – and he’s only just begun.
For years, rock climbing in India was an out-of-the-way sport, with little interest from the general public. Local climbers opened, even bolted, routes in their areas, but it was